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Posted on 10/31/2013 9:50:38 PM PDT by JustAmy
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Thank you, ML. NE has lovely fall foliage indeed.
Some seasons, it is absolutely breathtaking.
Other years...not so much.
:-)
Thank you for the beautiful card and the lovely sentiment.
Thirty-four short, happy years. We’re hoping for a few more, too.
Hey .... Happy Anniversary to you and Bryan, TOL.
Wishing you at least another 34.
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(((((Group Hugs to All my Dear FRiends; Love you)))))
Sgt. Richard Kirkland was a Confederate soldier in the US Civil War (1861–1865). When the Union’s failed charge at Marye’s Heights during the Battle of Fredericksburg left wounded soldiers abandoned in no-man’s land, Kirkland got permission to help them. Collecting canteens, he leaped the stone wall and bent over the first soldier to lend assistance. At great personal risk, the “Angel of Marye’s Heights” extended the mercy of Christ to enemy soldiers.
While few of us will face an enemy on the battlefield, those who suffer can be found all around us—people struggling against loneliness, loss, health issues, and sin. Their cries, muted by our many distractions, plead for mercy and comfort, for hope and help.
Kirkland’s example of Christlike compassion put action to Jesus’ command to “love your enemies” (Matt. 5:44). Paul expanded on that theme when he quotes Proverbs 25:21, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink” (Rom. 12:20). “Do not be overcome by evil,” he instructed us, “but overcome evil with good” (v.21).
Paul’s challenge compels us to emulate Sgt. Kirkland. Today is the day for us to “leap the wall” of safety to lend comfort from God to those in need.
Read: Romans 12:14-21
Oh my!! How powerful! Good Monday morning to you Mayor and may today , we all find mercy in our souls to reach to the untouchable.....
IMNSHO,
The ineptitude and incompetence are all part of an act.
The ruthless efficiency of fascism is no longer considered endearing, and would alert too many people to the reality of their agenda.
The Clown-car-keystone-kops-cluster-you-know-what is a perfect smoke screen for their evil machinations.
Good morning everyone
I’d say both inept and they DO have an agenda..One freedom lovers hate.
A lot more voters have to wake up and care to aave us from this catastrophe..I pray for our nation.
Good Morning Amy!
Well, I’d say O’Nazi has an agenda and he’s succeeded wildly at it.
I hope to persevere through the next 3+ years and remember that my real home is in Heaven with The Lord Jesus.
Today is my baptismal birthday! Yes, a mere 51 years ago ( ! ) I was baptized.
I’d like some of that youthful energy back. It’s a very November-y day here. Cold, dark and windy.
Good morning, Polly. Hope your week is special.
Parent/Teacher conferences here this week. I think Marissa is in trouble.
Good morning, LTOS. Wishing you a great Monday.
I agree with you except I also believe the administration is incompetent. His advisers are corrupt and he is an incompetent pretender.
We need to help at getting rid of the Good Ole Boys in the GOP and get more real conservatives elected ... locally, state-wide and on the federal level.
Good morning, Meg. Happy “Sound Off” Monday. ;~)
I agree with both inept and them having an agenda. I think their agenda is “Sharing the Wealth” globally. According to them, the USA has and uses too much! I wonder if they realize that this is the reason that EVERYONE wants to come here. For a chance at a better life, go to America.
Some way, we need to get past the main stream media and get the message to the masses.
You mean the guy with his feet up on the desk?
Yeah...I suppose you are right about that.
Good Morning Amy... Oh I know full well those Parent/Teacher conferences where our grands are in trouble... been there done that!
What happened to our “ retirement”? sigh.....
Happy week to you too..........
ps. Our grandson is finally back home and doing okay. I have to keep the pressure on though..
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